I-Shou University

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I-Shou University, a comprehensive private institution in Taiwan, is well-regarded for its strong programs in Medicine, Engineering, Management, and Hospitality. It is particularly known for its close affiliation with E-Da World, a major resort complex that includes a hospital, theme park, and shopping mall, providing students with unique practical training and internship opportunities. For international students, I-Shou offers a growing number of English-taught programs across various disciplines, supported by a dedicated Office of International Affairs. The university provides scholarships and a vibrant multicultural campus environment, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a blend of academic rigor and real-world experience. Its distinctive characteristic lies in leveraging the E-Da World ecosystem for unparalleled hands-on learning and career development.

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I-Shou University (ISU; Chinese: 義守大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gī-siú Tāi-ha̍k) is a private university in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Formerly known as the Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute, ISU was established in 1986 by I-Shou Lin, the founder of E United Group (義联集團), to commemorate his mother as well as to benefit the villages and towns where he started his business. KPI was officially renamed I-Shou University on August 1, 1997. ISU has ten colleges: College of Intelligent Science & Technology, College of Engineering, College of Management, College of Communication & Design, International College, College of Tourism & Hospitality, College of Language Arts, College of Medicine, College of Medical & Science Technology and College of Indigenous Studies. It has 43 departments offering 16 master's programs, 7 doctoral programs, 4 bachelor's degree programs for indigenous peoples, an international program, 12 evening bachelor's degree programs, 2 two-year in-service bachelor's degree programs, and 9 in-service master's programs.

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